Tips on making the jump from Big 4 to MBB? Want to apply but scared I’ll look like a joke lol

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It’s not a joke. MBB takes plenty of B4 people.

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What do you do at B4? Certainly not going to be laughed at if you have relevant experience

I’m not in a B4 strategy arm, mainly transformation-type engagements

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An exD here…we are a bunch and doing well

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